Local News from Newton and Vicinity Report
James Vaughn writes Bert Mendenhall is recovering from typhoid fever in hospital. Tommy Stanton enlisted in Seventh Wyoming Cavalry and is at Ft Apache Arizona. Peach trees in Jasper county promise good yields this year. David Van Geisen has five large fruit-bearing trees. The Newton area reports several illnesses and family updates, plus a new baby boy for Lute Ritter. Mrs. Levi Snyder and children moved to Lynnville as county charges. Jake Hixson recovering from blood poisoning after a foot injury. A surge in Newton bicycle sales and a grand social for Edith Preston at the Vaughan home. David Scholes returned from Davenport after cancer surgery with eye cancer removed.
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James Vaughn
Kellogg
Iowa
Jacksonville
Bert Mendenhall
Bert
Tommy Stanton
Great West
Connie O'Leary
Wyoming Cavalry
Ft. Apachee
Arizona
Philippines
Tommy
Jasper County
David van Geisen
Elis McConaughey
Prairie City
Wisconsin
Camp Douglas
Wis
Rod
Newton
Hestwood
Dr. Smead
Knoxville
Levi Snyder
Lynnville
Two Men Injured When Wagon Dogs by Runaway Mules
George McCullough and Bert Hews were returning home from town when two miles from town near Ashley school house their wagon was thrown apart as frightened mules ran away. McCullough suffered a dislocated shoulder and bruises while Hews endured severe bruises. They were treated by Drs Gorrell and Boyd and taken home to recover. Mules outcome unknown.
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George McCullough
Bert Hews
Ashley School
George
Bert
Flinders
Gorrell
Boyd
Burglar Foiled by Lantern Light at Early Hour
Early Monday the night watch was broken by John F. Lister who saw a bright light in the hall. A dark lantern appeared at the south window before vanishing when Lister struck a match. The intruder watched from outside but fled after the exposure.
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John F. Lister
John
A Father's Suspense Over Two Sons in Cuban War
Osborn block dealer John H. Smith fears two of his sons, listed among the killed, may be among the Cuban front lines. One son reportedly enlisted in Oklahoma and the other in a cavalry unit now in Cuba. Campbell youth joins Georgia regiment at Tampa. Jasper County soldiers serve in all branches, a source of local pride.
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John H. Smith
Osborn Block
Santiago de Cuba
Gen. Shafter
John H
Wm. H. Smith
Oklahoma
Lee Campbell
C. W. Campbell
Georgia
Tampa
Jasper County
SANTIAGO FALLEN AND SURRENDER TERMS OUTLINED
Washington reports Gen. Toral accepted American terms for surrender of Santiago city and province with U S troops in possession. The government refused a commission to negotiate and demanded surrender or fight. Admiral Dewey dispatches note Aguinaldo’s forces seized Subig Bay and 1300 men with arms. The armistice nears end with a possible bombardment if terms are not met.
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Washington
Shafter
Miles
Toral
Santiago City
Playa del Este
Guantanamo Bay
Santiago
United States
Manzanillo
Holguin
Guantanamo
Baracao
Spain
Navy Department
Dewey
Aguinaldo
Subig Bay
Isla Grande
Irene
Raleigh and Concord
Death of Father Wiltbank
Death of John Wesley Wiltbank at 6 am on Thursday July 6 near the city aged 76 after a long illness. He was a longtime M E Church member and lived in Iowa since 1854. Born March 26 1822 in Delaware he married Rebecca Masten in 1857. Funeral at the homestead conducted by Rev Cowan with relatives from Des Moines Fontanelle Greenfield and Valley Junction in attendance.
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Father Wiltbank
J. W. Wiltbank
M. EK
John Wesley Wiltbank
New Castle County
Delaware
Iowa
Jasper County
Rebecca Masten
Old Homestead
Co. V. Cowan
J. W. McMurray
Des Moines
L. W. Wiltbank
Fontanelle
J. L
Battle Creek Sanitarian Visit Ends In Ill Health For Mr Howard
Willett Howard reports from Battle Creek Michigan that husband Mr Howard suffered severe stomach and bowels hemorrhages on the way and after arrival. Doctors at the Sanitarium await improvement before assessing treatment. Mrs Willett Howard and family hope for better news for Jasper county friends.
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Willett Howard
Harry Galusha
Battle Creek
Mich
Sanitarium
Howard
Jasper County
Help For Company L Hospital Fund Drive
Newton residents collect funds for Company L Iowa hospital fund now at Jacksonvill e. Emphasizes aiding sick or wounded regimental soldiers with small, timely contributions through postmaster or city clergymen by July 19.
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Newton
Iowa
Jacksonville
Oli
Newton Company
Miller Family Reunion At Old Warner Home
A Miller family gathering at the George Warner residence included Dr and Mrs Max Miller and relatives from Newton Kansas Grinnell and local residents Mollie Lillian and Retta Miller among the attendees It was the first reunion since their father’s death three years ago The event brought both blessed joy and memories Dr Gorrell reports R M Brooks has recovered enough to move about with crutches after a recent paralytic episode The hospital issue of serum is being absorbed and full recovery is anticipated
Democrats In Convention Nominate County Officers
Democratic delegates at the courthouse in Jasper County nominate a full slate for fall offices with contests over credentials and a fight over confering with populist and silver groups. Final tickets include Auditor James Hayter, Clerk C. H. Kappel, Recorder Fred A. Eaton, County Attorney Garner Tripp, Supervisor John Buchanan.
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Free Silver
Court House
Albert Harah
G. F. Rhinehart
Hitchcock
R. F. Graham
E. C. Meredith
J. T. Pound
Lynnville
G. F. Rinehart
Max Patton
Chicago
Bryan
Weaver
Jasper County
Craven
James Hayter
C. H. Kappel
Fred A. Eaton
Garner Tripp
John Buchanan
Bicycle Accident Leaves Teen Rushed to Hospital
Report from Reasner states seventeen year old Glenn Wheeler was riding fast when he tried to stop by foot on the front tire. His foot became caught in the fork, he fell and struck his head, losing consciousness and remaining so since last evening.
Soldier camp life from Jacksonville to Nellie Burton letter
Jessie Stallings writes to his sister Nellie Burton of Lynnville describing camp life at Jacksonville and sights unlike Iowa. He notes vast timber, tall trees, a 14 foot reptile killed, Company L and the 50th in good health, and a Fourth of July parade with 11 000 soldiers marking a rare Southern observance since 1860.
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Jessie Stallings
Nellie Burton
Lynnville
Jacksonville
Iowa
Miss Mabel Livingston Recovers From Illness
Miss Mabel Livingston, long ill in recent months, is rapidly convalescing. Doctors report no danger to her voice and fans are pleased her singing talent remains unharmed.
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Mabel Livingston
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Edith Preston
Harry Vaughan
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Byron Preston
Oskaloosa
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Mabel King
Myrtle Harrah
Della Howard
Ethel Manning
Stella McCord
Daisy Robison
Shirley Mann
Dora Thomas
Claudie Bates
Mae Vasbinder
Nettie Failor
David Scholes
Davenport
Torel
McKinley
Alger
Corbin
Portsmouth
N. H
St. Louis
Annapolis
Cervera
Key West
Havana
Blanco
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White House
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Wheeler
Cuba
Pake
Ment
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